2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 491 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 144 L |
